Singer, Stephen Andrew Katende aka Dre Cali has been spotted in Toronto, Canada for the first time since he informally quit Mpaka Records.
Latest reports coming in from Canada, where former Mpaka Records singer Dre Cali relocated to over a year ago state that he is currently very broke and suffering, sleeping in Shelters and eating from garbage.
According to a statetement released, Dre Cali is said to be living in a shelter that can be compared to a high school dormitory where he just goes to every evening to secure a bed.
Shelters in Canada are places where people who have no proper documentation are allowed to stay or the homeless basically who are not allowed to sleep on streets.
The once-promising singer is said to be sleeping on a decker, according to a source.
Asked whether he is aware, Ykee Benda said he has no information but said he feels sorry for him in case everything is true.
“I wouldn’t want him to be in a bad situation. I wish him success,” Ykee Benda said.
In March 2022 word started making rounds that Dre Cali quit Mpaka Records and and fled to Canada.
It is alleged that Cali was forced to exit the country after his former management, Wyse Technologies Limited dragged him to court for breach of a five year contract.
Wyse Technologies Limited demanded 81m from the ‘Ekifuba’ singer for the damages he caused them and compensation for dishonoring their agreement.
As rumour gained momentum, Mpaka Records boss, Ykee Benda confirmed that Cali quit the record label, though informally.
He also decried Cali’s wife and mother for learning and hiding his heartless move of illegally quitting Mpaka Records without considering of the company’s generous investments in his talent.
Since then, Cali went AWOL until today when Ykee’s follower, Burk Holder shared Dre Cali’s photo as a reply on Ykee Benda’s Twitter pinned post.
Cali appears having some good vibes with his other four friends in Toronto Canada, as Ykee Benda wished Cali the very best in his endeavors.
